That's the devil of it.

I've gone the other way; tried to chuck my life away and pretty nearly succeeded, too." The dried grasses were thrust on one side, and the doctor entered,--a little round man, also clad in immaculate white, with yellow-gold hair and thick spectacles.

His countryman pointed towards the bed.
"Will you examine our patient, Herr Doctor, and prescribe for him what is necessary?
He has asked for drink.

Let him have wine, or whatever is good for him.

If he is well enough, he will join our evening meal.